Restaurant reviews

A great addition to the Stockbridge dining choices By Chiara Pannozzo, our senior food reviewer who also blogs at Wine and Olives New eateries come onto the Edinburgh food scene regularly. Some get a better reception than others, and in the case of The Pantry, I would like to extend only the warmest of welcomes. To open […]

13 Edinburgh restaurants and cafes to try in 2013 We do love treating ourselves to a good meal out Edinburgh. With over 1000 cafes and restaurants to choose from, we’re certainly never short of choices. Independent Edinburgh eateries have always had our support and this year will be no exception. Here are 13 places that […]

The Spice Pavilion – Truly worthy of the five star rating By Chiara Pannozzo If there is one thing that Edinburgh doesn’t have a shortage of it’s Indian restaurants. But if you’re still making your way around the myriad of curry houses call off the search. The best curry in Edinburgh can be found at […]

By Chiara Pannozzo It’s no secret, I’m a huge fan of Treacle. In fact, when my monthly bank statement lands on the doormat (I’m one of those retro people who still receives mail), the transactions headed for the Treacle bank account far outweigh any of my other outgoings. Such is my relationship with Treacle, and at […]

Jamie’s Italian opens in Edinburgh Long since has Edinburgh held its breath for the arrival of a new restaurant, especially an Italian one. But Jamie’s Italian, a rather grand feature of the revamped Assembly Rooms on George Street, has had Edinburgh residents flocking in their droves. On a cold, wet and windy Monday night, you […]

Kyloe – Edinburgh’s first gourmet steak restaurant By Chiara Pannozzo There is no shortage of eateries serving steak across Edinburgh. Some aren’t worth noting, while others set out to stand head and shoulders above the rest, and in Kyloe’s case, they succeed. Situated on the first floor of the Rutland Hotel, the warm welcome and […]

Old Chain Pier reopens with new decor, friendly service and impressive food Whatever image and thoughts you had of the Old Chain Pier before May 2012, leave them behind. Their doors were reopened yesterday after a much needed face lift and we were impressed as soon as we walked through the door. After a warm […]

Cuckoo’s continues to provide great savoury food and wonderful cupcakes By Chiara Pannozzo Some places just get it right. Cuckoo’s Bakery in Edinburgh’s New Town is one of those places. With a loyal following who go out of their way to get their daily cupcake fix, this bakery has become something of an institution for […]

Fans of Wagamama that live in Edinburgh can finally get excited as they open a branch in the city on Wednesday 2nd November 2011. Taking up residency in the former Bank of Scotland on Castle Terrace/Lothian Road, the new 130 seater eatery is sure to be a hit with residents and visitors alike. Ahead of […]

Another meal at Edinburgh’s first supper club We have been lucky enough to dine at Charlie and Evelyn’s Table before. You can only imagine our excitement when we were invited by friends to a ‘chef’s table’ experience last weekend. Since Chris and Rachel Rowley last hosted a supper club night, they’ve not only moved to a […]